Hylton Castle Primary School vs Northern Saints Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hylton Castle Primary School
Sunderland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
229 students
Northern Saints Church of England Academy
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
423 students
| Measure | Hylton Castle Primary School Sunderland, North East | Northern Saints Church of England Academy Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #773 of 811 | #386 of 811 |
| National rank | #15300 of 15,697 | #7773 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 229 | 423 |
| Pupils on roll | 229 | 423 |
| Free school meals | 52.5% | 58.9% |
| Capacity filled | 95.4% | 67.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sunderland | Sunderland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.hyltoncastleprimary.org.uk | www.nsprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Northern Saints Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.9 vs 9.5).
- •Northern Saints Church of England Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 43%).
- •Northern Saints Church of England Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Northern Saints Church of England Academy is the larger school with 423 students compared with 229.
- •Hylton Castle Primary School is a local authority school while Northern Saints Church of England Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hylton Castle Primary School better than Northern Saints Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Northern Saints Church of England Academy ranks higher (50.9 vs 9.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hylton Castle Primary School and Northern Saints Church of England Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hylton Castle Primary School: 229. Northern Saints Church of England Academy: 423. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hylton Castle Primary School and Northern Saints Church of England Academy rank in North East?
Hylton Castle Primary School is 773rd of 811 and Northern Saints Church of England Academy is 386th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).